Guernsey Finance has named Rupert Pleasant as its new chief executive, replacing Dominic Wheatley, who in December announced he would be stepping down from his role on 30 June.
Pleasant joins from Beauvoir Group, where he served as acting group managing director.
He has a background in private wealth with nearly 30 years working in the sector both in Guernsey and abroad for firms such as Lloyds Bank, Barclays Wealth, Credit Suisse, Investec and PraxisIFM among others.
In addition, he has worked in Hong Kong and South Africa, two of Guernsey’s key markets.
Guernsey Finance chairman, Lyndon Trott said: “Rupert Pleasant’s considerable international finance and marketing experience will be instrumental in continuing the contribution that the Guernsey Finance team make in promoting the island as a leading finance centre.”
He added: “This is a key time for Guernsey as we look to innovate and create fresh opportunities to promote the island and the finance industry across current and emerging markets. Pleasant is passionate about the island and I am delighted that he has accepted the role of chief executive”.
Commenting on his new role, Pleasant said: “We live in challenging but also exciting times, and Guernsey is in an enviable position offering innovation, substance, stability, security and expertise.”
“However, we cannot rest on our laurels and so we need to work hard to both maintain and enhance our reputation on the international stage and so I look forward to leading the excellent team at Guernsey Finance into new territory over the coming years.”
